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Historical re-enactment groups throughout Aberdeenshire re-enact a range of events at Scottish Castles and gatherings such as Highland Games for the entertainment of the public. The groups are open to new members who want to demonstrate their acting skills. The groups below have members who play roles ranging from Vikings, Knights, Lords, Ladies, Foot Soldiers, Cooks, Archers, Pedlars, Beggars, Jesters, Musicians, Jugglers, Armourers, etc.
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As well as performing key scenes in history the groups demonstrate historic day to day living such as cooking, feasts, dancing, medical care, swordsmanship, horsemanship, calligraphy, falconry, courtesy and chivalry - all with authentic dress.
Schiltron, Aberdeen's premier mediaeval re-enactment group, has been operating since 2004, and during that time has performed in many venues portraying Scottish life of the mediaeval era. The group covers the late 13th and early 14th Century period of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, and also the 15th Century, when plate armour was at its peak.
Members depict the domestic, commercial and military sides of life of those times at public events and re-enactments, and in the off-season meet together to learn mediaeval skills, such as: longbow, crossbow, spear work, swordsmanship, horse-riding, designing and preparing new costumes, music, wool spinning and, of course, attending feasts. Participants develop their own adopted mediaeval personas, and construct a name and background for their alter ego, which fits in with the assumed history of the group as a whole. A vast range of roles are available, ranging from the higher echelons of society of the knight and his lady, to the lesser mortals such as the barber surgeon or seller of relics: the opportunities to portray life of the era are boundless.
Over the last few years, Schiltron mediaeval re-enactment group has appeared at various locations in Scotland: Castles Fraser and Drum in Aberdeenshire, Traquair House and House of the Binns near Edinburgh, Bannockburn, Arbroath, Crieff and Lanark, as well as at several locations in Aberdeen itself. Outside Scotland, members have participated at the Battles of Tewkesbury and Bosworth in England, and attended La Fete des Ramparts in Brittany, France.
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Marr Agus Fibh is a re-enactment group based in Aberdeenshire. They concentrate on the period 950-1070, the age of the Vikings and, especially relevant in Aberdeenshire, Macbeth (who has strong links to Glamis Castle). Their members engage in battle re-enactments as well as a living history display and encampment.
www.marr-agus-fibh.org.uk
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Scottish Historical Re-enactments In Scotland
Aberdeen And Aberdeenshire Re-enactment Groups
- Relive History By Watching Or Taking Part In Scots Famous Battles And Events Historical re-enactment groups throughout Aberdeenshire re-enact a range of events at Scottish Castles and gatherings such as Highland Games for the entertainment of the public. The groups are open to new members who want to demonstrate their acting skills. The groups below have members who play roles ranging from Vikings, Knights, Lords, Ladies, Foot Soldiers, Cooks, Archers, Pedlars, Beggars, Jesters, Musicians, Jugglers, Armourers, etc. Follow us on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
As well as performing key scenes in history the groups demonstrate historic day to day living such as cooking, feasts, dancing, medical care, swordsmanship, horsemanship, calligraphy, falconry, courtesy and chivalry - all with authentic dress. Schiltron mediaeval re-enactment group
Schiltron, Aberdeen's premier mediaeval re-enactment group, has been operating since 2004, and during that time has performed in many venues portraying Scottish life of the mediaeval era. The group covers the late 13th and early 14th Century period of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, and also the 15th Century, when plate armour was at its peak. Members depict the domestic, commercial and military sides of life of those times at public events and re-enactments, and in the off-season meet together to learn mediaeval skills, such as: longbow, crossbow, spear work, swordsmanship, horse-riding, designing and preparing new costumes, music, wool spinning and, of course, attending feasts. Participants develop their own adopted mediaeval personas, and construct a name and background for their alter ego, which fits in with the assumed history of the group as a whole. A vast range of roles are available, ranging from the higher echelons of society of the knight and his lady, to the lesser mortals such as the barber surgeon or seller of relics: the opportunities to portray life of the era are boundless. Over the last few years, Schiltron mediaeval re-enactment group has appeared at various locations in Scotland: Castles Fraser and Drum in Aberdeenshire, Traquair House and House of the Binns near Edinburgh, Bannockburn, Arbroath, Crieff and Lanark, as well as at several locations in Aberdeen itself. Outside Scotland, members have participated at the Battles of Tewkesbury and Bosworth in England, and attended La Fete des Ramparts in Brittany, France.
www.schiltrongroup.co.uk
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
Marr Agus Fibh Group
Marr Agus Fibh is a re-enactment group based in Aberdeenshire. They concentrate on the period 950-1070, the age of the Vikings and, especially relevant in Aberdeenshire, Macbeth (who has strong links to Glamis Castle). Their members engage in battle re-enactments as well as a living history display and encampment.
www.marr-agus-fibh.org.uk
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